U.S. regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, offering a way to protect the nation’s adolescents before they head back to school in the fall and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities. Shots could begin as soon as Thursday, after a… Read More »
Amid daily headlines about COVID-19 vaccines and trends, Gilead’s Veklury, also known as remdesivir, remains the only antiviral drug authorized to treat the illness. With a new move from the FDA, the medicine’s emergency green light is a little broader—despite some lingering questions about its efficacy. Under the expanded emergency use authorization (EUA), all hospitalized… Read More »
Face coverings have become mandatory in more indoor settings in England and Scotland following a recent spike in coronavirus cases. Places where coverings must now be worn in both countries include museums, places of worship and aquariums. Other new settings in England include cinemas and funeral homes, and in Scotland banks and beauty salons. Coverings… Read More »